Maine is the northernmost state on the Atlantic coast and shares a border with Canada. The rugged terrain consists of mountain ranges and dense forests, which produce large amounts of lumber. Most Maine shipping is accomplished by sea and by rail, and the seaport in Portland is one of the busiest on the coast. Maine freight shipping rates are usually inexpensive due to this critical freight hub, and international shipping is also quite affordable. Trucking is a less common method of shipping, but there is still a high volume of goods moving through the state, making LTL shipping reasonably affordable, particularly in the most populated areas.

Utah is a mountainous western state with a dense population center and a large area of very rural land. Mining and ranching are the main industries, and Utah freight shipping is heavily focused on these areas. Most Utah freight moves by truck, and LTL shipping rates can be found for the lowest prices close to the population centers. Overall there is a fairly low volume of goods moving in, out, and through Utah. International airports make air freight a possibility. Rail shipping is also affordable especially close to the rail lines. Shipping by truck is the most cost-effective way to move freight through Utah.